The presiding Judge, Justice Chiwendu Nwogu, who granted the stay of execution, said for the interest of justice, it is best to stay the judgment earlier delivered by Justice Ollor, pending the decision of Appeal Court.
You would recall that on the 16th of December, 2020 Justice Ollor of Port Harcourt High Court, had delivered a judgment releasing one hundred and fifty inmates who have spent more than eight to nine years in prison custody without appearing in court, since they were remanded.
The Rivers state government upon the judgment filed a motion challenging the Judgment delivered by Justice Ollor for the unconditionally release of the inmates in Port Harcourt maximum prison as sought by Access to Freedom International
In the meantime, counsel to Access to Freedom International who initiated the suit, Nasiru Ibiloye, said they will appeal against the decision of the Court.
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